Sunday, 25 April 2010

Life Through a Lens




I was really pleased to see this weeks challenge from Scrap the Art as I needed to make a card for some neighbours who are moving this week. They have lived just along the road for 14 years and my husband Steve particularly will miss them as he and Dean share an interest in scooters and spend hours out in the garage working on them (actually they are usually just gassing!). Gives me time to craft uninterrupted though! ;0)
The stimulus for the challenge this time is a picture by M.C. Esher called Hand with Reflecting Sphere from around 1935. My sister Jenni has made a card with a beautiful flowery take on it over here.
As soon as I saw it I thought of looking into a crystal ball to see the future, which connected with the idea of moving house. I also wanted a chance to use a Zentangle on a card and this really graphic picture with all the different reflections seemed like the ideal opportunity. If you are not sure what a Zentangle is have a look at this blog, it is really relaxing and fun to do. Basically it is just doodling, something anyone can do but I love the effects you can create.

I am also entering these challenges
Polka Doodles - Monochromatic
Saturday Challenge - Distressing
PaperPlay Challenges - No Patterned Paper
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13 comments:

  1. Jenni25 April 2010 at 18:03

    Brilliant Gillian, nearly used some Zentangle on this challenge myself - very Esher!
    Jenni X

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  2. FauxPainter - Dee Paramour25 April 2010 at 20:27

    An amazing card. Thanks for taking part in the Polka Doodles challenge.

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  3. Nettie26 April 2010 at 05:28

    So detailed. Thanks for joining in at Polkadoodles.x

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  4. Deirdre26 April 2010 at 15:59

    Simply breathtaking. Love it.

    Thanks so much for playing along with Paperplay this week. ♥

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  5. Scrapping Haven26 April 2010 at 21:46

    What an amazing image. I completly agree it does seem like a fortune teller looking into the future. My favorite is the sold sign in front of the house. Very positive card. Thanks for playing with us at Scrap the art Your projects are always so beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Ray

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  6. Julie M26 April 2010 at 22:07

    Wow - that is stunning, Gillian - "just doodling" you call it!!! I love it - can imagine it blown up huge on fabric and made into a wall hanging.

    Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay this week.

    Julie :o)

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  7. Michelle27 April 2010 at 18:31

    Wow totally amazing image.....love it. Thanks for playing along at Scrap The Art.
    Hugs
    Michelle Rivera

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  8. katesacraftybugger28 April 2010 at 20:36

    amazing image , thanks for joining us at polkadoodles

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  9. Kris2 May 2010 at 12:09

    Wow! I've never seen this technique. Just awesome. Thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles this week.

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  10. Tip Top5 May 2010 at 09:42

    Lovely card! Thanks for entering the Polkadoodle Challenge - hope you can join us again next week!

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  11. Fliss5 May 2010 at 20:41

    Wow! What a stunner, it's amazing!
    Thanks so much for sharing it with us at this week's Polka Doodles challenge.
    PS: you might be interested to know that the stamps I've designed came about through Hobby Art seeing a Zentangle doodle atc I made.
    Fliss x

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  12. Evonne8 May 2010 at 21:05

    Gillian, this is amazing! Just stunning. Well done and thank you for taking part in two of my challenges this week - Paperplay & Scrap the Art.

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  13. Merry1 November 2010 at 20:45

    This so terrific and very clever. I will definetly have to have a try as I love to doodle. Never thought to use it on cards though.

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